I'm new to blogs or threads, so excuse any mistakes I make.
I just purchased a questionable WWI 2nd Division helmet with an Indian head on the top. Usually I see them on the front of the helmet, but I have seen a few originals like this. Also there is "2nd" (assuming 2nd Division), painted in white on front of helmet. It looks like this was once a 1st Division or Marine helmet as I see remnants of the red one. Could it be possible that someone repainted and used this one as a 2nd division from the period? Or am I completely misguided by this dealer I purchased from? I know that a lot of fakes are out there so I need to know. I would hate putting a fake on the open market. I didn't pay an incredible amount for this piece, but regardless, it would be a relieve to find out the real truth.
I am very open to opinions. I've heard 3 different opinions from reputable dealers. "It's real, it's fake, I don't know"....
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I just purchased a questionable WWI 2nd Division helmet with an Indian head on the top. Usually I see them on the front of the helmet, but I have seen a few originals like this. Also there is "2nd" (assuming 2nd Division), painted in white on front of helmet. It looks like this was once a 1st Division or Marine helmet as I see remnants of the red one. Could it be possible that someone repainted and used this one as a 2nd division from the period? Or am I completely misguided by this dealer I purchased from? I know that a lot of fakes are out there so I need to know. I would hate putting a fake on the open market. I didn't pay an incredible amount for this piece, but regardless, it would be a relieve to find out the real truth.
I am very open to opinions. I've heard 3 different opinions from reputable dealers. "It's real, it's fake, I don't know"....
Thanks!
![103_0465.jpg 103_0465.jpg](https://www.treasurenet.com/data/attachments/714/714786-4a127d585a70728544fd98e77024957d.jpg)
![103_0462.jpg 103_0462.jpg](https://www.treasurenet.com/data/attachments/714/714794-8e9454b8b0600e8f18525d597df9ef35.jpg)
![103_0463.jpg 103_0463.jpg](https://www.treasurenet.com/data/attachments/714/714799-65215a2c252b401ebdaa6c04ecbf40a5.jpg)
![103_0464.jpg 103_0464.jpg](https://www.treasurenet.com/data/attachments/714/714805-b88239c997843aec5c23fab6b5d45d9a.jpg)